Northwest Notes Jan. 18, 2024

Four Big Sky basketball tourney games selected for linear TV

FARMINGTON, Utah — The Big Sky Conference office announced Wednesday the official tip-off times for its 2024 Men's and Women's Basketball Championships, as this year's tournament once again will feature four games to be broadcast on national linear television. 

The men's and women's tourneys take place for the sixth consecutive year at Idaho Central Arena in Boise, with all 10 teams participating and 18 games scheduled over five days from March 9-13. 

On Tuesday, March 12, one men's semifinal will air on ESPU, the other on ESPN2.

On Wednesday, March 13, the women's final will air on ESPNU, the men's final on ESPN2, both for the second straight year.

All tourney games will be streamed on ESPN+. 

All-session or all-tournament passes for the tournaments are available at BigSkyInBoise.com. Tickets can also be purchased by calling 208-331-TIXS, visiting the Idaho Central Arena Box Office in-person or going to IdahoCentralArena.com to purchase online. 

2024 Big Sky Women's Basketball Championship 

Idaho Central Arena

Times Pacific

First Round

Saturday, March 9

Game 1: No. 9 seed vs. No. 10 seed, 11 a.m. (ESPN+)

Game 2: No. 7 seed vs. No. 8 seed, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Second Round

Sunday, March 10

Game 3: No. 1 seed vs. Game 1 Winner, 11 a.m. (ESPN+)

Game 4: No. 2 seed vs. Game 2 Winner, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Third Round

Monday, March 11

Game 5: No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed, 11 a.m. (ESPN+)

Game 6: No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Semifinals

Tuesday, March 12

Game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 11 a.m. (ESPN+)

Game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 1:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Championship

Wednesday, March 13

Game 9: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner, 2 p.m. (ESPNU & ESPN+)

2024 Big Sky Men's Basketball Championship 

Idaho Central Arena

Times Pacific

First Round

Saturday, March 9

Game 1: No. 9 seed vs. No. 10 seed, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Game 2: No. 7 seed vs. No. 8 seed, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

Second Round

Sunday, March 10

Game 3: No. 1 seed vs. Game 1 Winner, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Game 4: No. 2 seed vs. Game 2 Winner, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

Third Round

Monday, March 11

Game 5: No. 4 seed vs. No. 5 seed, 4:30 p.m. (ESPN+)

Game 6: No. 3 seed vs. No. 6 seed, 7 p.m. (ESPN+)

Semifinals

Tuesday, March 12

Game 7: Game 3 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 5:30 p.m. (ESPNU & ESPN+)

Game 8: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 6 Winner, 8 p.m. (ESPN2 & ESPN+)

Championship

Wednesday, March 13

Game 9: Game 7 Winner vs. Game 8 Winner, 8:30 p.m. (ESPN2 & ESPN+)